Guest entry by Melanie MacDonald, Communications Coordinator in Atlantic Canada Have you heard about our Canadian Red Cross and Transport Canada water and boating safety teams touring the Atlantic region this summer? Since the beginning of June, 16 ...
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*Our friends at momstown.ca recently posted this blog by our own water safety expert, Shannon Scully-Pratt. We wanted to share this important information with you on how to keep kids cool this summer. We’ve had a series of heat waves across the coun...
Members of the Grenada Red Cross Society have come up with a catchy tune that is perfect if you’re going to the cottage, beach or on a road trip this summer. The song also has an important message: to be prepared for a disaster where you live. Ta...
Your smartphone is an important device to have on standby in case of an emergency. However, if you’re camping in the wilderness or you’re at home during a blackout, it’s difficult to keep your smartphone fully charged when there’s no electricity. ...
We can’t prevent natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes but investing in disaster preparedness and mitigation can save lives and reduce damage. That’s the message of the UN’s #ActNow Save Later campaign. They’ve created a cool animat...
[slideshow] These images were submitted to us by the Canadian Red Cross, First Aid Services Team (FAST) in Ottawa. The team - which is comprised of volunteers - recently provided first aid support on Parliament Hill and at the historic Sparks Stre...
Staying hydrated is very important for people living in Central Canada this week. This part of the country is being slammed with a heat wave, with temperatures expected to soar to 40C or more with the humidex. By staying hydrated, you can help...
Watch out for the “Bieber Fever”. It is more infectious than the measles, according to a new study. Using mathematical models, researchers at the University of Ottawa found that “Bieber Fever” (when fans become hysterical over Canadian pop sta...